John Kopp
John Kopp is the Chief Health Reporter/Assistant Editor at PhillyVoice. He joined the newsroom after spending five years reporting for the Delaware County Daily Times. He spent the prior year covering state and local politics, including a $4 million Pennsylvania state Senate race. He previously covered Chester city government, the Chester Upland School District and high-school sports. A Temple University graduate, John enjoys long-distance running, watching baseball and exploring new places.
April 14, 2016
Higher Education
President Obama to address Rutgers graduates
President Barack Obama will deliver the commencement address during Rutgers University's 250th graduation ceremony on May 15.April 14, 2016
Crime
California woman charged in disturbance on United Airlines flight to Philly
A California woman who allegedly needed to be physically restrained during a flight to Philadelphia was charged Thursday with interfering with flight crew members and possessing a controlled substance.April 14, 2016
Animal Welfare
ACCT raising funds to replace kennels, increase adoptions
The Animal Care and Control Team launched a campaign designed to increase awareness of Philadelphia's homeless pet population and to boost funding for the organization tasked with handling those animals.April 14, 2016
Transportation
SEPTA Key card pilot program set to launch on Monday
SEPTA is expected to begin rolling out its long-anticipated SEPTA Key card on Monday, the transit authority announced. Ten thousand key cards will go on sale June 13 as part of SEPTA's Early Adopters pilot program.April 13, 2016
Business
Unions for 39,000 Verizon workers on strike as of 6 a.m. Wednesday
The unions representing 39,000 Verizon workers said Tuesday they will strike at 6 a.m. Wednesday unless the communications giant meets their contract demands.April 13, 2016
Emergencies
Carbon monoxide leak sickens workers in Tinicum office building
Emergency responders have been dispatched to the International Plaza in Tinicum, Delaware County, after office workers complained of an odor that was causing some type of sickness Wednesday afternoon, according to Delaware County Emergency Services Deputy Director Ed Beebe.April 13, 2016
Government
Pennsylvania lawmakers introducing 'Clean Slate Act' to seal nonviolent misdemeanors
State lawmakers announced Wednesday they are introducing a legislation that would automatically seal nonviolent misdemeanors and other minor crimes after an established period of time. Dubbed the Clean Slate Act, the bipartisan proposal would unburden Pennsylvanians who struggle to obtain employment, housing or education due to a blemish on an otherwise clean criminal record, state Sen. Anthony Hardy Williams says.April 8, 2016
Parades
Villanova fans cheer NCAA champions in Center City parade
The Villanova basketball team paraded through Center City on Friday in celebration of their NCAA Championship title.April 7, 2016
Crime
Villanova man indicted in $688 million payday lending scam
Charles M. Hallinan, 75, was charged with two counts of conspiracy to violate federal racketeering laws and nine counts of international money laundering. Wheeler K. Neff, 67, of Wilmington, Delaware, was indicted on the same charges for his role in the alleged scam.April 7, 2016
Crime
West Chester University man charged with raping fellow student
Austin Eaddy, 23, of Philadelphia, is charged with rape, sexual assault and aggravated indecent assault – all felonies – and related misdemeanor and summary offenses, according to court documents. He allegedly raped a female student at the New Street Parking garage.Just In
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